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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.76, 681.41 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.76, 681.41 and 283.94 is: 391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.76 : 681.41 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.76/681.41 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.76x = 681.41 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.76x = 193,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,479.41/493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.85

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